P - According to the American Optometric Association, 1 in 4 children has an undetected vision problem that affects their ability to learn. They’re “undetected” because typical school vision screenings only screen for acuity, or seeing clearly. They don’t test such skills as:
It’s why many children who have 20/20 eyesight actually have a Functional Vision Problem! Children lacking in these critical visual skills will have problems reading, writing and may even have behavioral issues. They may experience symptoms such as headaches, sore eyes, and short-attention spans.
It tests specifically for the Functional Vision problems typical screenings miss. To find out if this type of test is needed, take our Vision Quiz and see if your child has the symptoms of a Functional Vision problem.
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Locations
The Vision Therapy Center, Inc. - Brookfield, WI
13255 W Bluemound Rd #200
Brookfield, WI 53005
262-784-9201
Brookfield hours of operation / 8 am - 6 pm M-Th - 8 am - 5 pm F
The Vision Therapy Center, Inc. - Madison, WI
4781 Hayes Rd #103
Madison, WI 53704
262-784-9201
Madison hours of operation / 9:15 am - 5:45 pm Th
The Vision Therapy Center FDL, LLC - Fond du Lac, WI
101 Wisconsin American Drive, Suite 800
Fond du Lac, WI 54937
262-784-9201
Fond du Lac hours of operation / 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Tues